THE death has taken place of a well respected member of the Sisters of Mercy in the Convent in Enniskillen. Sister Gertrude Murphy, died aged 80 years after a lengthy illness. She was best known for her teaching in the Convent Primary School and later St Macartan’s Primary School in Clogher and later Dungannon Convent. […]
Death of leading chef at age of 46
THE death of one of Enniskillen best young chefs has brought sorrow to the entire community. Peter Daniel Johh Mills, aged 46, passed away peacefully at his home 42, The Limes, after a two year illness. A talented chef, he was completely obsessed with food and passionate about cooking and dining. Peter’s first love was […]
From Lisnaskea to Las Vegas and the greatest fight
SPORTS writer Brian Doogan has come a long way from his youthful days in Lisnaskea where he regularly bought his copy of ’The Ring’ from Hugh McBrien’s newsagents shop. It was Barry McGuigan’s heroics during a period which was mired in ‘The Troubles’ which left a big impression on him as did what he describes […]
Halloween perfect time to share in the beauty of Boxty
…but this Belcoo woman says she won’t be sharing her secrets of the perfect dish
Shock at sudden death of GAA goalkeeper (33)
TRIBUTES have poured in from across Fermanagh,Tyrone and the entire GAA community after the shocking news that former Tyrone goalkeeper Johnny Curran had died suddenly on Sunday morning. Mr Curran, who was just 33, was between the posts when Tyrone won the All Ireland minor final in 2004 and was also on the senior […]
Wedding couple spring big surprise at baby christening!
A POPULAR Fermanagh restaurant has held a wedding reception with a difference. Tully Mill in Florencecourt was the venue for newly weds Philip and Noirin King recently. The couple had a ‘surprise wedding ceremony’ at the christening of their youngest child Grace. Guests at the christening were stunned when Philip and Noirin, dressed in white, […]
Shop owner remembered as a part of old Enniskillen
MANY tributes have been paid to former tailor John McHugh, who died last week. Mr McHugh, aged 94 years, was a well known businessman in Enniskillen with a tailors shop in East Bridge Street for almost 50 years. His son Sean described him as, “a quiet man you wouldn’t have seen or heard very much. […]
Town new boy Brennan helps himself to hat-trick
TWO sides that had made unbeaten starts to the season went head to head on Saturday and it resulted in a convincing win for Enniskillen Town United as they made it three out of three to lead the way in Division One. It was a game that Town dominated against opponents Irvinestown Wanderers from […]
Erne GAA season suspended
Fermanagh GAA has announced that all training and all games within the county have been suspended until further notice, at both club and county level, as a result of a spike in Covid-19 cases within the county. A spokesperson for Fermanagh GAA said: “At a meeting of An Coiste Bainistí yesterday evening via tele-conference, it […]
Harps aiming for six
Five times Senior Champions Derrygonnelly Harps will face contenders Ederney St Joseph’s on Sunday evening in this season’s Championship final. Harps will be looking for their sixth New York Gold Cup in a row while Ederney will be looking to bridge their 52 year gap. Joint Harps manager Brandan Rasdale says, “We’ll have […]